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I definitely have a shareholders' perspective. I'm not doing that altruistically. I'm doing that because it's in my own self interest to do it. I think that's good for my other shareholders because they go along with me: If I...

Quotes by Harold Simmons

We read deeply for varied reasons, most of them familiar: that we cannot know enough people profoundly enough; that we need to know ourselves better; that we require knowledge, not just of self and others, but of the way things...

Quotes by Harold Bloom

International sport is a lonely journey. You compete with one's self and try to grow as a cricketer.

Quotes by Harbhajan Singh

As I got older, I became so self conscious about my birthmark that I was very hesitant about going to a pool party, because I didn't want my makeup to rub off.

Quotes by Hannah Storm

I consider fitness, diet, and beauty to be essential to a balanced self.

Quotes by Hannah Bronfman

It is very hard to separate one's self from a character. Sometimes the people closest to me have to be very understanding.

Quotes by Halle Berry

If there's one message I want people to take away is never compromise being your authentic self. Even if that means making others uncomfortable.

Quotes by Halima Aden

What is the nature of that place where our original self is one with its longing to explore its own deepest possibilities, and where discovering the treasures waiting there is the same as fulfilling our purpose for being?

Quotes by Guy Finley

Owing to ignorance of the rope the rope appears to be a snake; owing to ignorance of the Self the transient state arises of the individualized, limited, phenomenal aspect of the Self.

Quotes by Guru Nanak

Fear comes from personal self-acceptance and not the self.

Quotes by GRiZ

One thing I wish I could tell my younger self: take photos of everyday life, not special occasions; later, that's what will be interesting to you.

Quotes by Gretchen Rubin

I really work on paying attention to the clues my self is giving myself. For instance, I think of myself in the third person. That allows me to manage myself better.

Quotes by Gretchen Rubin

To me, redneck is a sense of self and a way of life.

Quotes by Gretchen Wilson

If you take my own life, the longer you stay in a country, you almost lose your former self and become this third-party person who is caught in between two worlds.

Quotes by Greg Poehler

Respect for self is the beginning of cultivating virtue in men and women.

Quotes by Gordon B. Hinckley

One must never give up and always believe in one's self.

Quotes by Gonzalo Higuain

We need to make friends with ourselves. We are stuck with our self all day, so let's be kinder, gentler, more amusing company. Let's take our own hand and say, 'There, there, sister. You're doing a good job. I'm proud...

Quotes by Glennon Doyle Melton

One may understand the cosmos, but never the ego; the self is more distant than any star.

Quotes by Gilbert K. Chesterton

Certainly I'm still mining my experiences as a journalist. I think it's no coincidence that all three of my novels basically are about how people act in a time of catastrophe. Do they go to their best self or their...

Quotes by Geraldine Brooks

Acted drama requires surrender of one's self, sympathetic absorption in the play as it develops.

Quotes by George Pierce Baker

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes will I find on this "self" quotes collection?
This page gathers quotes exploring identity and self-perception -- from reflective lines about who we really are to cautionary ones about ego. One quote puts it simply: "We are all the same person trying to shake hands with our self." For more on identity themes, see our Identity quotes and Truth quotes collections.
Do any of the quotes here warn against too much self-pride?
Yes. One older-style quote describes "A discontented young fellow, filled with self pride; he certainly should have considered it an honor to be sent on so respectable an embassy as he was" -- a reminder that pride can blind someone to a genuine opportunity. Browse more reflective lines on our Growth quotes page.
Is there a quote here connecting "self" to a diagnosis or health struggle?
Yes -- one quote reflects on identity beyond illness: "My parents instilled in me a sense of self that I was more than just a diagnosis or a condition." It's a grounded reminder that self-worth isn't defined by a label. See related lines on our Emotion quotes page.
Does this collection touch on how culture and media shape our sense of self?
Yes -- one entry references Adam Curtis' 'Century of Self.' and reflects on how artists can fail the public by being too exclusive or insular, like being in an echo chamber. It's a more analytical take on identity than most quotes here. For lighter takes on individuality, see our Alone quotes collection.
What's a good next page to explore after "self" quotes?
If you enjoyed the reflective tone here, our Identity quotes and Truth quotes pages continue the theme of understanding who we really are, while Growth quotes covers the journey of becoming a better version of yourself.

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